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Lubia Polo
Basmati rice layers with green beans, beef, tomato paste, and warm spices in a hearty Persian pilaf.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 5~510 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 70 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 5 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 500 gr Diced beef
- 500 gr Green beans
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and soak it in salted water for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 2
Cut the green beans into 2 cm pieces.
- 3
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the beef and sear for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt, black pepper, and beans.
- 6
Add half a cup of water and cook the filling for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 7
Boil the rice for 6 minutes, keeping it firm, and drain.
6 min06:00 - 8
Layer the rice and beef-bean filling in the pot.
- 9
Steam the lubia polo over low heat for 35 minutes and serve.
35 min35:00
💡 Tip: Keeping the beef and bean mixture from being too watery prevents the rice from turning mushy while it steams.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with Shirazi salad and plain pickles without yogurt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
28
g protein
72
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 56%Fat 22%
GI 10 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lubia Polo make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Lubia Polo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 125 minutes in total.Is Lubia Polo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lubia Polo have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 72g, fat: 13g.Is Lubia Polo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Lubia Polo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lubia Polo need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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